They were developed with the intention of creating a rabbit which was easy to handle and hardy enough to withstand cuddling from children.
Never lift a rabbit by the ears. Instead, place one hand under its front legs and the other hand under the bottom and lift holding it firmly and supporting its body.
If held firmly the rabbit should feel secure and not wriggle. Never allow children to grab the rabbit, run with it or rough it up. Most problems relate to inadequate diet. Ear mites are common. Mosquitoes and rabbit fleas can carry myxomatosis, a fatal disease which cannot be vaccinated against in Australia. Screen hutches and use flea powder if exposed to wild rabbits. Rabbits can be vaccinated against the Calicivirus Rabbit Haemorrhagic disease if this disease is considered to be a problem in your area.
Rabbits are susceptible to extremes of heat or cold, especially if kept permanently outdoors. Other diseases to look out for include Coccidiosis a protozoan parasite in the liver or intestine , Enteritis a potentially fatal condition caused by sudden changes in diet. Commercial rabbit pellets are sold by most pet stores and produce merchants. Half to three quarters of a cup of pellets should be given once a day only as unlimited access to pellets can lead to obesity.
Encephalitozoon Cuniculi E. Symptoms can include a head tilt, unsteadiness and weakness of the hindlegs, neck spasm and urinary incontinence. Estimated cost over lifetime: These costs are based on essential items such as: A suitable sized hutch and run Grooming items Food and bowl Preventive treatment such as flea, vaccinations and neutering Toys Pet carrier Pet Insurance This does not include initial purchase cost, non-essential items such as holiday care or potential veterinary treatment of which an excess needs to be paid before your pet may be covered by pet insurance.
Rehoming from a reputable source: Where you get rabbits from can have a big effect on how healthy and happy they are for the rest of their lives. Overall grooming needs.
Size at adulthood. Suitability for handling by children. The definitive characteristic is their gorgeous fur, which looks as good on us as it does on our pets. The Miniature Cashmere Lop Rabbit is another relative newcomer to the dwarf group. As the name implies, it has ears that hang down instead of upright. Many fanciers find it an endearing trait. The name of the Dwarf Lionhead Rabbit is an apt one that describes the large size of its head compared to the rest of its body.
It is a sweet bunny that will make an excellent pet for kids new to pet ownership. The Dwarf Lop Rabbit is an even smaller version of its miniature cousin. This variety hails from Australia where it enjoys living outdoors in the warmer climate of this country. The size cage you need for your dwarf rabbit rests on whether you keep it indoors or outdoors and whether you let your bunny out in the yard or house.
There are several things to consider when making this choice. Rabbits, like other similar species, have teeth that grow throughout their lifetime. That fact fuels their desire—and need—to chew things. Suffice to say that if you keep your bunny in its cage all the time to avoid the risks, you have to go bigger, even if it is a dwarf variety.
You can get a cage as small as 18 inches W by 24 inches L. That will ensure your bunny has enough room to exercise and prevent obesity.
Dwarf rabbits, like other varieties, are herbivores. That means a high-fiber food to prevent GI distress, which can cause dehydration and other serious symptoms. The amount you offer should equal what they can eat in about four hours to prevent obesity or malnutrition.
Rabbits are susceptible to a variety of bacterial and viral diseases. I have one which weighs 2kg, one at 2. I think the best way to judge is: To thin: You can feel definite back bone and ribs are really bony ok: you can feel traces of back bone but you can still feel a good ripple of ribs Too fat: you can hardly feel their ribs at all.
Rabbits in rescue need your help www. THe vet said he'd lost weight but last time said he'd put it on but didn't say if he still needed to put any on but he feels skinny to me so I'll carry on fattening him up.
Drake is 2. The breed standard put dwarf lops at 1. Thanks for everyones advice and giving their bunnies weights. Dwarf lops really are the collies of the rabbit world aren't they.
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